I had tip plasty and alarplasty 10 days ago. The swelling has gone down a little and I see the shape. I am happy with how it is turning out. However, my face looks weird because my upper lip appears longer. It is also numb and I cannot move it. I look like I have an overbite, especially my profile. Certain words are also hard to say. Is this normal? When should I expect it to look like before?
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It is important when considering Rhinoplasty that you seek a
consultation with a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon that will use
digital imaging and thorough examination to give you an accurate projection of
your results after surgery. You and your
surgeon should discuss what you can...
Dear maileen83,
Thank you for your clinical post and photographs. The ideal nasofacial balance and proportion
that best suits your face and your aesthetic goals can only be determined
during a consultation. Augmentation of
the nasal bridge, refinement of a slightly bulbous tip and modest...
Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended says:
Thanks for the question.Although to avoid identity incomplete pictures have been posted but its clear a good rhinoplasty is what you need that means lifting the bride of nose reducing the size of nostrils at rest and at smile and the tip plasty.If you can post your full face to us we can tell...
